Testimonial for Katy Carter
My husband Jesse and I are so thankful we had Katy guiding us during the time up to birth, through labor, and during the immediate postpartum period. I felt strongly that I wanted a doula because my hearing loss makes communication difficult in the best of times, but I wasn't sure if it was really a need for a straightforward, medicated hospital birth. After meeting with Katy, however, I immediately felt a connection and felt much calmer about giving birth. And now my husband and I agree that she was the best decision we made!
Katy helped me prepare for birth by giving us exercises to do, going over our birth preferences, and answering all of our questions with evidence-based info and a total lack of judgment or pressure. Then when the day of my induction arrived, Katy's other client went into labor around the same time. Somehow Katy was able to attend my entire overnight birth and then immediately go be there for her other client as well. I was in awe of her stamina and dedication. During my labor, Katy had so many suggestions and tools to keep things progressing and help me cope. This was our first child so my husband and I would have had no idea what to do; she was able to help him be the best possible support for me. I ended up pushing for three hours (he was a big baby!) and Katy's calm, steady coaching got me through it. She also took some great photos of the moment when we met our son!
Afterwards, Katy came to us and provided the postpartum support and reassurance that we desperately needed. We now consider her a family friend and would immediately hire her again if we ever have another baby.
-Kelly
April 14, 2024
Katy Carter
Doula Katy
Birth Fee: $2500
Postpartum Rate: $60
